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Bechkito: photo of the dish
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Breakfast

Bechkito

A small Moroccan pancake made from semolina and flour, cooked in a pan and served lukewarm, often eaten with a spoon. It's very common at breakfast and teatime, served with honey or butter.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Nutrition facts

399 kcal per serving

Protein
11.8 g
Carbohydrates
65.2 g
of which sugars
4.3 g
Fat
9 g
Fiber
3 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the semolina, flour, salt and sugar.
  2. Add the egg and oil, then gradually pour in the lukewarm water while whisking to get a smooth, supple batter.
  3. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes so the semolina can swell.
  4. Add the baking powder and orange blossom water, then mix briefly.
  5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in a small ladleful of batter, without spreading it.
  6. Cook until small holes appear on the surface and the underside is golden, without flipping the pancake.
  7. Place the bechkito on a tea towel and serve lukewarm with butter and honey.

Variations and tips

Sweet version. Add a pinch of cinnamon and vanilla to the batter for a more fragrant taste.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.